Mary Ellen Jackson

Mary Ellen Jackson of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Denton, MD. Mary was born on November 21, 1944, in Felton, DE, to William C. Sharpnack Sr. and Ellen M. Edwards Sharpnack. She spent her childhood in Felton and graduated as the Salutatorian from Felton High School in the class of 1962. Throughout her career, she held various positions, including serving as the clerk for the town of Goldsboro; however, her true passion was helping others in her community. She faithfully attended and served at Cedar Grove church as a Sunday School teacher. Mary loved gardening, canning, and preserving her harvest. She will be fondly remembered for her delicious sugar cookies, homemade peanut butter fudge, apple dumplings, macaroni and cheese, donuts, homemade pizza, and popcorn balls. Mary formed many cherished relationships within the community, where she found joy in helping others. She was also deeply involved with her extended church family and created lasting memories while touching the hearts of children through her puppet shows during VBS. Additionally, she enjoyed caring for numerous pets and observing local wildlife. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Laura Belle Dixon and Alice Dixon, and brother Frank Sharpnack Mary is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Kennard Jackson Jr., and their three children: Betty Lou Jackson Clendaniel of Goldsboro, Ralph Kennard Jackson III of Felton, DE, and Christopher Lee Jackson (Dawn) of Hartly, DE, One brother, William C. Sharpnack Jr. (Billy) of Sandtown. She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her grandchildren: Amanda Clendaniel Szablewski (Jesse) of New York, Quinn K. Berger of California, Stephanie L. Clendaniel (Bryan) of Wyoming, as well as Krista L. Jackson, Marklyn K. Jackson, and Kendal L. Jackson of Hartly. Additionally, she is remembered by her great-grandson, Brantley, of New York. A visitation is scheduled at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home in Greensboro, MD, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM. Following this, a service will take place at Greater Impact Church on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 2 PM, with burial to follow at Greensboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Greater Impact. Online Condolences can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com

Mary Ellen Jackson

November 21, 1944 - November 11, 2024